Payroll Specialist
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,000.00 to £37,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32000.00 - £37000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bicester, OX26 3HA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0176-26-0006 |
Summary
Payroll Delivery and Oversight Plan, manage, and process payrolls to ensure staff are paid correctly and on schedule, including complex calculations and compliance with relevant legislation, using professional judgement to resolve issues and improve outcomes. Records and Data Management Oversee the maintenance and integrity of payroll records, including starters/leavers documentation and pension data. Ensure robust data governance, confidentiality, and compliance with data protection legislation, implementing appropriate controls and coordinating activity across teams where required. Compliance and Legislative Knowledge Apply and interpret payroll legislation, tax regulations, pensions, and statutory payments to ensure compliance with current laws and internal policies. Proactively identify compliance risks, advise on corrective actions, and escalate high-risk or unusual issues as appropriate. Support, Communication and Training Act as a key point of contact for payroll-related matters, providing expert advice and guidance to staff and managers. Support training, induction, and knowledge-sharing activities, and build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external bodies while maintaining confidentiality. Continuous Improvement and System Development Own and contribute to small- to medium-scale payroll improvement initiatives. Review existing processes, recommend enhancements, support system developments, and coordinate change activities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery.